Oct 2019

RAJASTHAN Now MSMEs get prior approval relief under central law   MSMEs in Rajasthan will now be exempted from prior approvals and inspections under Central Factories and Boilers Act with the department concerned notifying the reforms as part of the process to enhance the ease of doing business.   Provisions in the MSME Act gives power to … Read more 17.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Solar energy: 29 Rajasthan government colleges pay zero sum on electricity   Taking a major leap in harnessing solar power, state’s 29 government colleges are fulfilling their 100% power needs through solar energy. The solar panels were set up in these colleges in 2017-18 under the previous government to reduce expenditure on power. Until last year, 10 colleges … Read more 12.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Iodised salt use in Rajasthan low: Report   Rajasthan is one of the three states with the lowest consumption of iodine. The total percentage of households consuming iodised salt is 65.5%. Tamil Nadu (61.9%) and Andhra Pradesh (63.9%) are the other two states behind Rajasthan, a survey conducted in collaboration with the All India Institute of … Read more 11.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government launches silicosis policy for mining workers   Chief minister Ashok Gehlot  launched a scheme under which those suffering from silicosis, a lung disease, will be treated at par with differently abled persons and will get a monthly pension of up to Rs 1,250. Mining and mineral processing industry is a major employer in … Read more 05.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government mulls midday meals for girls in classes IX-XII   The state government is considering to serve midday meals to the girl students from Class IX to XII studying in the government school of Rajasthan.   Government has decided to install incinerator and dispenser machines in 1000 schools having more than 100 girl students. … Read more 09.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Two-day long manoeuvres by Sudarshan Chakra Vahini of Indian Army begins at Jaisalmer   Two-day long manoeuvres by Sudarshan Chakra Vahini of Indian Army started at Jaisalmer field firing range in Rajasthan.   In this war exercise, the army is going to exhibit its strength regarding Agni Missile and artillery.   Artillery, Arms and … Read more 23.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government schools to grow veggies, fruits The state government has directed education department officials to help schools grow vegetables and fruits on their campus to reduce the cost of midday meals (MDM) and give students a first-hand experience of gardening. The department has asked its officials to identify fertile land on school campuses … Read more 27-28.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN In Rajasthan, 40% children underweight, 44% anaemic   Despite efforts to tackle malnutrition in Rajasthan, 40.9 percent children under five years are underweight and 44.4 percent are anaemic, according to the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey.   The survey report reveals that 26 percent children aged 5-9 years and 36.8 percent children aged 10-19 years … Read more 18.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN CM Ashok Gehlot’s nod to two special units of Special Operations Group     Chief minister Ashok Gehlot gave his nod for the setting up two special units in Special Operations Group (SOG) to combat economic and cyber offences.   The two upcoming units- Serious Fraud Investigation Unit (SFIU) to investigate economic offences, and … Read more 06-07.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Interoperability of rashan cards started between Rajasthan and Maharashtra   The Centre  launched an inter-state portability ration card in Rajasthan and Haryana in a bid to implement its ‘One Nation, One Ration Card’ scheme.   According to the new system, beneficiaries can buy their quota of wheat from ration shops in either of the … Read more 01.10.19 Rajasthan [RPSC] Current Affairs